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2. Vision Problems

Macular Degeneration

• Article - Macular Degeneration: A Beginner's Guide

  Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading...

• Article - How Rehabilitation Training Can Aid Your Parent With Low Vision

  With your help or that of a rehabilitation teacher, your parent with low vision can maintain some independence. Top tips for helping him adapt.

• Article - Eye Exams for Your Elder Parent

  Older people are at higher risk for eye disease and...

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Macular Degeneration: All Eyes Are on Hormone Therapy

  New research shows that taking hormones cuts a woman's risk of macular degeneration in half. But hormone therapy raises the risk for other health conditions.

Questions & Answers

• Question - Should my parent, who has macular degeneration, take antioxidants to help stem vision loss?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I help my kids understand their grandfather's vision loss?

  Those with normal eyesight rarely understand central vision loss or its effects. Here's how to understand and explain central vision loss.

• Question - What's the best type of sunglasses for someone who has impaired vision?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - My mom has macular degeneration, but still insists on driving. Is there anything I can do?

  My mother has macular degeneration. Should she still be driving?

• Question - Should my father learn braille?

  Should a vision-impaired senior learn braille? Resources for learning braille, and other options for accessing books and printed material.

• Question - How can I help my dad, who is losing his vision from macular degeneration?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - How can I help my parent accept her eye disease?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What's an Amsler grid?

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• Question - Are visual hallucinations common for people with vision loss?

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• Question - My mom won't admit to having memory problems. How can I handle this?

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• Question - How can I persuade my dad to be honest with others about his vision problem?

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Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Walking With a Parent Who's Vision Impaired

  If your parent needs help making her way around because...

• Tip - Putting in Eyedrops: How to Steady a Shaky Hand

  If your parent has trouble putting in his eyedrops...

News

• News - Mouse Model of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Developed

  MONDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) -- The first animal...

• News - Corneal Transplants Can Carry Infection Risk

  TUESDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) -- People who donate...

• News - Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

  THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering...

• News - Study Finds Potential Cause of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

  MONDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have...